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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,167.53, 245,777.96 and 110,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,167.53, 245,777.96 and 110,162.76 is: 151,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,167.53 : 245,777.96 = 110,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,167.53/245,777.96 = 110,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,167.53x = 245,777.96 × 110,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,167.53x = 27,075,577,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075,577,869.96/178,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,966.96

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